| ASRC/NASA (USTDC) |
| Automation of the Space Shuttle Launch-equipment Testing Facilities |
| Description: Develop a human machine interface for two hydraulic charging units at the Kennedy Space Center |
| Bic Graphic USA |
| Digital Cube Printing |
| Description: Automate the material handling process for printing photo quality images on the sides of paper memo cubes |
| Class 1 |
| Check Valve Redesign |
| Description: Redesign a 3" check valve so as to reduce part count and cost, and improve functionality and reliability |
| Digital Infrared Imaging |
| Digital Handheld Imager |
| Description: Develop a portable digital imaging system by repackaging infrared sensors and visible light sensors in a durable case and adding a LCD display, controls, and battery power supply |
| General Dynamics |
| Heat Treatment Optimization and Control |
| Description: Develop an automatic model-based feedback control system for metallurgical operations |
| General Dynamics |
| Optimizing Plant Efficiency |
| Description: Select and demonstrate the best Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for the GD Red Lion facility to optimize manufacturing operations |
| General Dynamics |
| Forging Die Design Process |
| Description: Perform nonlinear finite element analysis of pipe joint fabrication by backward extrusion manufacturing process to analyze and optimize punch and die design |
| General Dynamics |
| Active Suspension System |
| Description: Develop a testing system for the measurement of ride quality and suspension travel that can be quickly attached to any vehicle. The data can then be used to drive an animation of the vehicle in Pro-E for easy interpretation of the results and comparison with the vehicle modeling. |
| General Electric Silicones |
| GE Sealants & Adhesives Innovation Initiative |
| Description: Enhance package design for caulking products in order to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction |
| Harris Corporation |
| 200 Degree non Motor Driven Boom Hinge |
| Description: Develop a high reliability space deployment boom hinge mechanism |
| Harris Corporation |
| JPIP Streamer for Low Bandwidth Transmission of Image Data |
| Description: Develop a portable (field-deployable) JPIP server that is able pull image data from a hand-held digital camera using a community standard and stream it to clients over a secure wireless network |
| Honeywell Defense & Space Systems Electronics |
| Field Programmable Object Array Demonstrator |
| Description: Develop an image processing demonstration system using video signals and a Field Programmable Object Array. The demonstration system will be used for capability assessments of the FPOA as well as a marketing tool for Honeywell's spaceborne reconfigurable computer systems |
| Integrated Technology Ventures |
| Dynamic Radiographic Imaging Control System |
| Description: Develop a control system and a graphical user interface for the GatorRay system. In the GatorRay system, an X-ray source and receiver panel are mounted on two robot arms that follow a human joint as it moves, using real-time tracking information supplied by a motion capture system. |
| Integrated Technology Ventures |
| Time Temperature Integrator |
| Description: Develop an electronic device that records temperature over time, determines food or pharmaceutical spoilage, and reports data wirelessly |
| Invivo Corporation |
| High Resolution MRI Carotid Coil |
| Description: Develop a high resolution and low noise 16 element MRI carotid coil compatible with existing MRI systems operating at 1.5 Tesla |
| Invivo Corporation |
| Compatible Wireless IR Tympanic Ear Thermometer |
| Description: Develop a wireless IR tympanic ear thermo-meter that can follow the patient into the bore of the MRI scanner and transmit the vital signs to a base unit |
| Jabil Circuit |
| Design of Web-based DFx System |
| Description: Design and develop a web-based information system for delivering Design for Manufacturing and DFx guidelines to Jabil stakeholders |
| Jarden Consumer Solutions |
| Next Generation Toaster/Toaster Oven |
| Description: Identify new-to-market consumer toaster and toaster oven features, and develop working prototypes to demonstrate the new concepts |
| Medtronic Xomed, Inc. |
| Corrosion Testing for Surgical Instruments |
| Description: Develop a process and design an experimental procedure for evaluating the consequence of using combinations of engineering materials in the construction of surgical handpieces. Test procedure should be able to match results of multiple year service with results from short term laboratory measurement. |
| Progress Energy, Inc. |
| Prediction and Reduction of Discharge Temperature |
| Description: Develop a model that predicts the temperature of the discharge canal of the Crystal River Power Plant and devise strategies for reducing the temperature |
| Raytheon Systems |
| Secure Voice Over IP Server |
| Description: Provide interface for legacy Defense Red Switch Network telephone switch to internet protocol network |
| Siemens Power Corporation |
| MRI Inspection of Ceramic Engine Parts |
| Description: Determine the feasibility of using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) with contrast enhancement to inspect ceramic engine parts. |
| Siemens Power Corporation |
| Technology Enhanced Manufacturing |
| Description: Eliminate paper work from shop floor by designing operator interface software that presents work instructions and automates documentation of component measurements for quality assurance and reverse engineering |
| US Army Chem/Bio Group |
| Obscurant Dispersion Canister |
| Description: Develop a prototype dispersant unit for the dissemination of infrared obscurants |
| US Special Ops/US Forest Service/WinTec |
| Smart Communications Node |
| Description: Develop a small, lightweight, weatherproof "smart" communication node prototype to track the position of forest firefighters and echo back pertinent information to/from the remote position |
